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Misunderstood (1983)
Director: Jerry Schatzberg
Cast: Gene Hackman, Henry Thomas, Rip Torn, Huckleberry Fox
Runtime91 min
RatingPG
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A workaholic father becomes sole parent to his two young sons, and finds it hard to relate to them, consumed as he is with his own grief.
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Misunderstood (1983), directed by Jerry Schatzberg, is a critically acclaimed drama that explores the relationship between a workaholic father and his two young sons. While the film received limited commercial success, it has been praised by critics for its poignant exploration of grief and the challenges of single parenthood.
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Misunderstood, directed by Jerry Schatzberg in 1983, offers a poignant exploration of grief and the complex relationship between a workaholic father, played by Gene Hackman, and his two young sons. Schatzberg's intimate directorial style and the powerful performances by the cast make this drama a must-see for fans of character-driven stories that delve into the human condition.
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Misunderstood is a 1983 American drama film directed by Jerry Schatzberg, based on the 1869 novel Misunderstood by Florence Montgomery. This film stars Henry Thomas as a young boy who struggles with family, friends, and relationships after his mother's death.
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